Retro-Bit Generations

[+evg2000]

If anyone downloads the key please share.

[Andromeda Stardust]

If anyone downloads the key please share.

key.bin

 

EDIT: Amazing, only 8 bytes filesize. I had no idea it was this tiny. No way this file runs any actual code unless the ROM loader was backdoor was purposely built into the RetroBit. I've been trying unsuccessfully to ressurect a corrupt 8Gb SD card. Looks like I'll have to run to store and buy another to test this with. since I'm not cannibalizing the cards out of my flashcarts...

[+evg2000]

key.bin

 

EDIT: Amazing, only 8 bytes filesize. I had no idea it was this tiny. No way this file runs any actual code unless the ROM loader was backdoor was purposely built into the RetroBit. I've been trying unsuccessfully to ressurect a corrupt 8Gb SD card. Looks like I'll have to run to store and buy another to test this with. since I'm not cannibalizing the cards out of my flashcarts...

Thanks, hopefully this weekend I can give it a try.

[Andromeda Stardust]

Works and easy as pie. Sound emulation is a bit off in Castlevania III. Video has about 1:30 remaining on the upload, courtesy of slow ATT U-verse DSL up-link.

[Austin]

Wonder if this will change anybody's opinions? Use your head when downloading the bin file tho...

 

Retro Bit Generations Hacked, Here is How:

 

http://retrogamingmagazine.com/2016/12/20/retro-bit-generations-hacked-here-is-how/

I stopped at, "The Retro Bit Generations was a popular console within the retro gaming community."

 

Top notch journalism right there, folks!

 

[Andromeda Stardust]

I stopped at, "The Retro Bit Generations was a popular console within the retro gaming community."

 

Top notch journalism right there, folks!

 

Come on dude. Did you at least get to the part about downloading "key.bin"?

 

I noticed in my limited play test video, certain sound effects are missing in both Super Mario Bros 2 and Castlevania III.

 

For example, opening a door or pulling vegetable or picking up an enemy doesn't make any sound in Super Mario Bros USA (SMB2). Cracking a whip without striking an enemy is silent in CVIII. I could of sworn those were supposed to be there. Playing games I actually know and love on this thing only points out the flaws in it.

 

BTW, Retro Freak does EVERYTHING the Retrobit can do, and the emulation isn't as sucky (though the Rfreak / R5 emulators technically were "stolen"). So to anyone on the fence about getting a Retrobit Generations, I'm wondering if backdoor loading of ROMs really justifies getting one when there are so many superior options out there...

[Atariboy]

Too bad the video out quality, build quality, and the emulation quality still stinks (No sound effect in SMB2 when pulling vegetables in that video above, for instance). Not to mention that you're stuck to the supplied controllers that are less than ideal.

 

Would've been a neat addition had the base package been halfway decent.

[Austin]

I noticed in my limited play test video, certain sound effects are missing in both Super Mario Bros 2 and Castlevania III.

Yep. I was able to hear these flaws blatantly in the various video reviews I watched. It's pretty obvious and jarring.

[godslabrat]

And people wanna bitch about the NES Mini?

[onmode-ky]

So far, I still have only found one claim on the Web that Onslaught doesn't start, while Gadget Twins does, versus several mentions of Gadget Twins being their systems' dead game. Which camp are the Generations owners here in? I wonder if the dead-Onslaught owners have a rare, maybe pre-production variant. And perhaps something else to ponder, anyone get a retail copy that does not have the Alfred Chicken games? I wonder if that one we saw was just a custom reviewer copy, or if Retro-Bit has actually already manufactured a second, no-chicken production run. No more finger lickin' good.

 

EDIT: Amazing, only 8 bytes filesize.

I would be very amused if these were the 8 bytes:

 

0000 0001

0000 0010

0000 0100

0000 1000

0001 0000

0010 0000

0100 0000

1000 0000

 

Or maybe the chars OPNSESME. Yeah, I could just look at it myself, but chances are high that it's much less fun in reality.

 

onmode-ky

[Andromeda Stardust]

 

Or maybe the chars OPNSESME. Yeah, I could just look at it myself, but chances are high that it's much less fun in reality.

 

onmode-ky

Curiosity got the best of me, so I opened it in a hex editor. It's even lamer than what you have suggested:

FF FF FF FF
EE EE EE EE

[+phoenixdownita]

What's the naming std for the "extra" ROMs on SD?

How does it knows what's for SNES vs NES for example?

 

In reality I care about the arcade games, how does one go about those ROMs? Mame format? If so which version (I venture an old one)?

Maybe for the 80's hits it would work "just fine" over HDMI maybe it would be worthy. (?)

[Andromeda Stardust]

What's the naming std for the "extra" ROMs on SD?

How does it knows what's for SNES vs NES for example?

 

In reality I care about the arcade games, how does one go about those ROMs? Mame format? If so which version (I venture an old one)?

Maybe for the 80's hits it would work "just fine" over HDMI maybe it would be worthy. (?)

Presumably the 37b5 set that Raspberry Pi and Android use? PM me if you need them and I'll hook you up!

 

I have not tested MAME ROMs so I have no idea if they work or not. Someone hinted in my YT video comments that so-and-so got some Neo Geo arcade ROMs running?

[Gavica]

Presumably the 37b5 set that Raspberry Pi and Android use? PM me if you need them and I'll hook you up!

 

I have not tested MAME ROMs so I have no idea if they work or not. Someone hinted in my YT video comments that so-and-so got some Neo Geo arcade ROMs running?

 

has anyone been able to try any more roms? I am guessing NES, SNES, Genesis, Gamboy Advance should work almost flawlessly. I have this system, but I neer opened it and was considering returning it, but now I might keep it, but wont be able to play around with these roms until the 25th-26th

[+evg2000]

Apparently neo geo games will work, or at least ghost pilot seems to work. Don't know about the sound or speed being correct. Atari 2600, 7800, and Jaguar don't work. Neither does 32x.

[Andromeda Stardust]

Apparently neo geo games will work, or at least ghost pilot seems to work. Don't know about the sound or speed being correct. Atari 2600, 7800, and Jaguar don't work. Neither does 32x.

What MAME version are your NEO GEO rom sets?

[Atariboy]

If they've snuck in a NeoGeo emulator, I'd suggest trying out some PC Engine and Sega Mark III roms. Was never much hope for a Japanese centric company like this to sneak in emulators for American platforms, but if NeoGeo roms work, these other two would appear to stand a good chance.

 

Especially Sega's 8 bit platform, considering that the Genesis emulator they're utilizing from whatever source likely was built to also run Sega Master System games and the like.

 

Too bad they hadn't had a larger budget and more time, since this thing just screams of wasted potential.

Edited December 24, 2016 by Atariboy

[Tanooki]

And people wanna bitch about the NES Mini?

No doubt. It may be closed off comparatively speaking, but damnit at least it works right. The retro-bit is so bad it gives the ATGames Genesis a good name (or better name at least) I think.

[Jojooi812]

I got sengoku , robot army and art of fighting up on neo, cps1 strider

[Atariboy]

I bet this will excite everyone.

 

Retro-Bit Generations Portable And Super Retro Boy Handheld Coming To CES 2017

Edited December 29, 2016 by Atariboy

[godslabrat]

A portable RBG? Bite me. Seriously, its a joke to even consider it, following this underwhelming plug-and-play.

 

A clone Gameboy...? Now, that's worth considering. But make no mistake about it... my standards for this thing are going to be sky-high. Not only do I not give clones the benefit of the doubt anymore, but the Gameboy is one of my all-time favorite systems, so I won't suffer crappy playback.

[Pixelboy]

A clone Gameboy...? Now, that's worth considering. But make no mistake about it... my standards for this thing are going to be sky-high. Not only do I not give clones the benefit of the doubt anymore, but the Gameboy is one of my all-time favorite systems, so I won't suffer crappy playback.

Or a cheap D-pad.

[PikoInteractive]

Hope RB won't make the same mistake; I Think Gen Handheld would be running based off another system, I'd say/hope android.

[Flojomojo]

A clone Gameboy...? Now, that's worth considering. But make no mistake about it... my standards for this thing are going to be sky-high. Not only do I not give clones the benefit of the doubt anymore, but the Gameboy is one of my all-time favorite systems, so I won't suffer crappy playback.

 

"SuperRetroBoy: A 3-in-1 handheld, single port gaming system that instantly plays classic Game Boy, GB Color, and GB Advance games."

 

I'm totally with you ... I think the GBA SP with the bright screen is a high bar to clear. I love its small size, perfect controls, fold-up screen, and long battery life. It also plays every GB, GBC, and GBA game. What I don't love about it: nonstandard charging and headphone jacks, plus the fact that they don't make it anymore.

 

A clone will have to be significantly better than the Revo K101, which fixes the original's issues with nonstandard charging and audio ports, and adds the ability to bring your own games. I'll bet it will be somewhat worse, but cheaper than the going rate of $110.

 

[Flojomojo]

oh, the shame of the double post